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Program of Turkish Language and Literature

TDE115

WRITTEN AND ORAL EXPRESSION

Course Code
TDE115
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Comprehend basic features of Turkish language.
  2. Learn the basic principles of academic writing.
  3. Develop written expression skills.
  4. Practice oral presentation techniques.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe basic features of modern Turkish must be comprehended in order to use the language effectively and functionally. This course aims to support the students in developing the ability to express themselves both written and orally. Therefore, a programme designed for enhancing qualified writing and oral presentation skills is applied. In addition, academic writing principles and scientific research methods are covered in detail.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic features of Turkish
2nd Week Punctuation
3rd Week Spelling
4th Week Sentence structures
5th Week Incoherent structures
6th Week Academic writing
7th Week Citation techniques
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Referencing techniques
10th Week Style and content
11th Week Language and tone
12th Week Oral presentation techniques
13th Week Term paper presentations
14th Week Term paper presentations
Recommended or Required ReadingDemir, Nurettin ve Emine Yılmaz (Ed.). Türk Dili: Yazılı ve Sözlü Anlatım.
Ankara: Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, 2010.
Özdemir, Emin. Sözlü-Yazılı Anlatım Sanatı. İstanbul: Remzi Kitabevi, 2004.
Türk Dil Kurumu, Yazım Kılavuzu. (http://www.tdk.gov.tr)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 15 2 30
Preparation for Final exam 1 14 14
Course hours 15 2 30
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 5 5
Presentation (including preperation) 1 2 2
Total Work Load91
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.03
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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